Having taken from Caleb a powerful, yet unknown weapon, Buffy reunites with the others to help discover the origin and power of the scythe. Rejuvenated by Buffy’s return, yet devastated by Faith’s failed plan, everyone preps for the upcoming battle that is almost here.

Xander: And you know what's even worse? All the stupid “it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye” jokes. “Hey, Xander, so no more fun and games, huh?” Dawn: Giles was just having fun with you. Xander: That's not the point. It's an obvious joke. It would be like someone calling me a cyclops.

Faith: There's only supposed to be one. Maybe that's why you and I can never get along. We're not supposed to exist together. Buffy: Also, you went evil and were killing people.